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Sweet Potato Chips or Fries

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WHAT'S IN IT

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled

  • 2 T avocado oil

  • 1 t cumin

  • 1 t cinnamon

  • 1 t paprika

  • 1 t sea salt

  • ½ t black pepper

  • variation use 1 tsp garlic powder with 1 t paprika

HOW TO MAKE IT

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, OR slice into very thin chips. Toss with avocado oil.

  3. Mix spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes and gently toss. Spread on 2 rimmed baking sheets.

  4. Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 10 minutes for chips and 15 minutes for fries. Flip and bake until the other side is browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.

WHY ITS HEALTHY

Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A, have a good amount of fiber and help to regulate blood sugar.  Cumin can aid  digestion, boost your immune system, promote the health of your skin, relieve respiratory conditions, promote detoxification, and fight infections. Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, immune-boosting, heart-protecting and has cancer-fighting properties. Capsaican, an ingredient in hot peppers that is used to make paprika, is know to support immune function. Paprika can help improve the health of your eyes and also has antioxidants that fight free radical damage .

ENJOY!

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